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Telecom Regulations in
the United States MRA Workshop
May 7, 2009
Rashmi DoshiChief, Laboratory Division
Federal Communications CommissionOffice of Engineering and Technology
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Topics
FCC OverviewRole of regulationFCC ProcessesRole of OET Lab
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Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the private sector telecommunications industry, in the public interest
– Establishes technical regulations for transmitters and other equipment to minimize their potential for causing interference to radio services.
– Administers an authorization program to ensure that equipment reaching the market complies with the technical requirements
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FCC Organizational Chart
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Background
Technology enables many users to share spectrum without individual licensesOpen and easy access provides opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovationMany applications are being satisfied that were never originally envisionedTremendous Growth in devices using wireless technologies – Over 500 Million license-exempt Devices in the US– Continue to add new and innovative products
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Formula for Regulatory Success
Establish basic technical rules to control Radio interference
Use industry developed standards to facilitate
economies of scale and interoperability
New products andServices for businesses
And consumers
All parties are assured products will have access to the market:
Provides opportunity for entrepreneurs
Equipment authorizedto ensure compliance
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FCC RegulationsTitle 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (47 CFR)
Transmitter specificationsRadio ServicesEMC specificationsTelephone Terminal EquipmentTest MethodsEquipment Authorization RequirementMarketing and Importation Rules
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FCC Regulations Overview
Administrative Rules– Contain general requirements applicable to all
other rule sections• 47 CFR Parts 0, 1 and 2
– Examples: application filing process, general description of required tests, confidentiality, etc.
Radio Service Rules– Contain specific user licensing and equipment
authorization testing requirements• 47 CFR Part 15, 18, 22, 24, etc.
– Examples: Line conducted and radiated emission limits for specific products, occupied bandwidth masks, etc.
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OET Lab Principal Functions
Equipment Authorization including monitoring Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs)
Ensure compliance through market surveillance and enforcement
Technical Studies supporting regulatory policies and rulemaking
Providing web-based comprehensive and timely clarification of technical standards and procedures
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Equipment Authorization Certification Trends (2001 – 2008)
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
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12000
'01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08
Authorizedby FCC
Authorizedby TCBs
Total NewAuthorizations
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Market Surveillance
The market surveillance program complements equipment authorization process– Complaints about non-compliant equipment
from the public
– Referrals from Enforcement Bureau
– Random samples of a group of equipment to determine compliance for select product areas
Audit and compliance evaluation of TCBissued grants
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Measurement Procedure Developments
Generally rely on industry standardsProvide processes for new technologies– In the early stages:
• Provide general guidelines• Help “nurture” technology• Test devices in the lab (“pre-grant” testing)• Monitor new applications for new issues
– As technology “matures”• Develop specific and comprehensive guidelines• Publish guidelines and educate test labs• Permit TCBs to review applications• Perform “post-grant” testing of devices• Voluntary standards development
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Equipment Authorization Process-Summary
Establish minimum standards for demonstrating compliance Streamlined procedures to permit rapid introduction of products in the marketplacePermit development of new technologies while continue to meet regulatory obligationsEnsure compliance with rulesHelp consumers with information to meet compliance requirements
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